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Ethanol is ethyl alcohol also known as grain alcohol. It is a psychoactive drug usually found in Alcoholic Beverages.
It is made by "fermenting" the sugars present in starchy crops (such as corn, potatoes, bananas etc), sugar producing crops (such as fruit (grapes etc), sugar beat or sugarcane), or cellulosic plants (like trees or wild grasses).
The process of "fermentation" is done in a solution of the sugars by a fungus called "yeast" which, when there is no oxygen present, turns the sugars into ethanol and carbon dioxide.
Pure ethanol then has to be separated out of solution by a process called distillation.
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Is ethanol a element?
no ethanol is not an element. Ethanol is an Organic compound.
How is ethanol harnessed?
how is ethanol controlled
Is ethanol a sugar?
No, ethanol is an alcohol.
What is the difference of absolute ethanol to the regular technical grade ethanol?
technical grade is bethween 96% and 98% ethanol and ethanol absolute means pure ethanol whithout water ('almost') 99.9% ethanol Absolute ethanol has no water whereas 96% ethanol has 4% water or 98% has 2% water. Thus, the reaction can occur with water.
Is ethanol good for you?
drinking ethanol is not advisable
What type drinks does ethanol come in?
all alcoholic drinks contain ethanol
Where does ethanol alcohol come from geographically?
Every place where humans live.
Would ethanol make a Camry check engine light come on?
YES!!!!!YOU SHOULD NEVER RUN A VEHICLE ON ETHANOL THAT DOES NOT SUPPORT IT (HAS A FlexFuel LOGO ON IT!)THIS WILL CAUSE EXTREME DAMAGE TO YOUR ENGINE!
Why does Ethanol gas make the check engine light come on in a Pontiac transport?
It is possible for the check engine light to come on in a Pontiac Transport when using ethanol gasoline because it burns hotter than other gasoline. The check engine light might also come on if the oxygen sensor is bad.
Where does biofuels come from?
Biofuel comes from petroleum products which come from below the ground. Ethanol, however, the "bio" part of biofuels, comes from corn.
Is ethanol a element?
no ethanol is not an element. Ethanol is an Organic compound.
Does ethanol cause engine light to come on in a Chrysler hemi?
If it is a new generation hemi (5.7, 6.1) it will come on because these are not flex-fuel vehicles.
Is ethanol a sugar?
No, ethanol is an alcohol.
How is ethanol harnessed?
how is ethanol controlled
What is the ratio of ethanol?
The ratio of ethanol to WHAT!
What is the difference of absolute ethanol to the regular technical grade ethanol?
technical grade is bethween 96% and 98% ethanol and ethanol absolute means pure ethanol whithout water ('almost') 99.9% ethanol Absolute ethanol has no water whereas 96% ethanol has 4% water or 98% has 2% water. Thus, the reaction can occur with water.
Why does ethanol burn differently than ethanol and water mixed?
the main reason why ethanol burns differently then ethanol and water mix is mainly because when you add the water to the ethanol you are making the ethanol less potent so it will burn weaker.
